MLPD recovers nearly 2 pounds of meth during drug investigation
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Moses Lake Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit arrested Eligio Guzman, 52, of Moses Lake on Wednesday after serving a search warrant and finding nearly two pounds of methamphetamine. Guzman was booked into Grant County Jail and released Thursday.
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MOSES LAKE — Detectives with the Moses Lake Police Department's Street Crimes Unit recovered nearly 2 pounds of methamphetamine while serving a search warrant at a residence in the 4800 block of North Stratford Road on Oct. 28.
According to the Moses Lake Police Department, the search warrant targeted 52-year-old Eligio Guzman as part of an investigation into methamphetamine distribution. During the search, detectives located the methamphetamine and also seized a ledger containing information on alleged customers.
Police said some individuals identified in the ledger could face charges related to Guzman's alleged narcotics sales.
Grant County Jail records show Guzman was booked Oct. 28 on suspicion of possession, delivery or manufacturing of a Schedule I or II controlled substance or flunitrazepam. Jail records indicate he was released Oct. 29.
The investigation remains ongoing. No additional information was available as of Thursday regarding potential charges against other individuals identified during the investigation.
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MLPD recovers nearly 2 pounds of meth during drug investigation
MOSES LAKE — Detectives with the Moses Lake Police Department's Street Crimes Unit recovered nearly 2 pounds of methamphetamine while serving a search warrant at a residence in the 4800 block of North Stratford Road on Oct. 28. According to the Moses Lake Police Department, the search warrant targeted 52-year-old Eligio Guzman as part of an investigation into methamphetamine distribution. During the search, detectives located the methamphetamine and also seized a ledger containing information on alleged customers.
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